Portable Computing Device Wind Speed Calculation via Rotational Sensor

The patent introduces an intermediary atmospheric compensation system that measures local atmospheric conditions (temperature, pressure, humidity) and calculates refraction indices to correct laser range finder measurements. This intermediary system acts as a mediator between the laser ranging function and the target, compensating for atmospheric distortions without requiring changes to the fundamental ranging mechanism.

The patent replaces reliance on direct optical path integrity with an atmospheric modeling approach. Instead of attempting to maintain perfect optical conditions, the system substitutes mechanical/optical direct measurement with computational atmospheric correction based on environmental sensor data and refraction physics.

The patent implements local quality by deploying distributed atmospheric sensors at both the starting location and target location (or intermediate positions). Each location measures its own local atmospheric conditions independently, allowing the system to capture spatial variations in wind, temperature, and pressure. This local measurement approach ensures that wind speed data reflects actual conditions at each specific position rather than assuming uniform conditions across the entire range.

The patent transitions from single-point wind measurement to multi-dimensional atmospheric profiling by measuring atmospheric parameters at multiple locations and elevations. This dimensional expansion allows the system to capture vertical and horizontal wind gradients, providing a three-dimensional understanding of atmospheric conditions that affects projectile or bullet trajectory more accurately.